2021 Volkswagen Atlas
2021 Volkswagen Atlas in NHTSA data: length 497–510 cm, curb weight 2,015–2,084 kg and 17 recall campaigns.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. Overall length is 497–510 cm (195.7–200.8 in), width 198–199 cm, height 172–175 cm and wheelbase 298 cm (117.3 in). Curb weight is 2,015–2,084 kg (4,442–4,594 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 497–510 cm (2020: 497–504 cm) and curb weight 2,015–2,084 kg (2020: 2,015–2,084 kg).
Length497–510 cm
Wheelbase298 cm
Curb weight2,015–2,084 kg
Recall campaigns17
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS 4DR SUV 4MOTION 2.0L | 510 cm200.8 in | 198 cm78 in | 175 cm68.9 in | 298 cm117.3 in | 2,015 kg4,442 lb |
| ATLAS 4DR SUV 4MOTION 3.6L | 510 cm200.8 in | 198 cm78 in | 175 cm68.9 in | 298 cm117.3 in | 2,084 kg4,594 lb |
| ATLAS SPORT CROSS 4DR SUV 4MOTION 2.0L | 497 cm195.7 in | 199 cm78.3 in | 172 cm67.7 in | 298 cm117.3 in | 2,015 kg4,442 lb |
| ATLAS SPORT CROSS 4DR SUV 4MOTION 3.6L | 497 cm195.7 in | 199 cm78.3 in | 172 cm67.7 in | 298 cm117.3 in | 2,084 kg4,594 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V464000 | 20 June 2024 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied. |
| 23V215000 | 29 March 2023 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied. |
| 22V815000 | 31 October 2022 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure… |
| 22V514000 | 20 July 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera… |
| 22V245000 | 13 April 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The long fuel injectors may have been assembled without filters. |
| 22V152000 | 28 March 2022 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag… |
| 22V086000 | 16 February 2022 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to… |
| 21V892000 | 17 November 2021 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module. |
| 21V812000 | 15 October 2021 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. |
| 21V616000 | 6 August 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter. |
| 21V132000 | 3 March 2021 | WHEELS:RIM | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub. |
| 21V026000 | 27 January 2021 | STEERING | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting. |
| 20V716000 | 18 November 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to… |
| 20V712000 | 17 November 2020 | STEERING | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production. NHTSA: do not drive |
| 20V702000 | 13 November 2020 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured. |
| 20V505000 | 26 August 2020 | SEATS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. |
| 20V504000 | 26 August 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps… |
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